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2 weeks ago
Albemarle County Supervisors mulling personal property tax raise
The Board voted Wednesday to leave the advertised real estate tax rate the same.
2 weeks ago
Fluvanna supervisors to decide fate of proposed Tenaska power plant
The Planning Commission rejected petitions earlier this year, but Board decisions are binding.
2 weeks ago
Albemarle County’s bag tax is creating significant revenue
The goal is to eliminate shopping bags, but the money the tax is making is no small change.
2 weeks ago
Collective bargaining agreements driving City real-estate tax hike plan
City Manager Sam Sanders says his proposed 2-cent real estate tax increase would fill the FY 27 budget's $2.5 million gap.
2 weeks ago
ACPS announces principal appointments at Henley Middle, Mountain View Primary
Both have spent more than 20 years with Albemarle County Public Schools.
2 weeks ago
Early storms and clouds could reduce severe impact of storm
Area residents are still urged to be vigilant of strong winds and possible tornadoes.
2 weeks ago
Latest storm prediction center map moves Charlottesville out of “moderate” severe risk
Full and early closures Monday
3 weeks ago
JMU prof: U.S. strikes in Iran could boost Virginia’s GDP, help protect Medicaid funding
JMU's Bob Roberts calls it the Reagan defense scenario, and if it lasts long enough, it could help Virginia cover rising healthcare costs.
3 weeks ago
Albemarle County supervisors hold second of four budget work sessions
Affordable housing was one of the session's main topics.
3 weeks ago
As GA session prepares to wrap, Del. Katrina Callsen pushing for healthcare protections, ICE limitations
Heading toward a March 14 General Assembly session "sine die", Charlottesville Delegate Katrina Callsen says she still has 21 of 24 bills she's sponsoring in play.
3 weeks ago
Hoos boost Charlottesville to Top 35 WalletHub’s best cities for college basketball fans
Heading into March Madness, credit and finance protection company WalletHub finds in a survey Charlottesville the 34th best city for college basketball fans in the United States.
4 weeks ago
University BOV reform on a long and winding GA journey
Some form of reform is likely to be passed by this year's General Assembly on University Board of Visitors appointments and terms, but the House and Senate have some wide gaps in bills they've passed.
4 weeks ago
CCS names new Charlottesville Middle School principal
Dr. Summerlyn Thompson, the current principal of Walker Upper Elementary, will take the helm of CMS in the next school year.
4 weeks ago
Early voting on April 21 congressional redistricting amendment begins Friday
Albemarle County in-person early voting happens in different room than past
4 weeks ago
State Supreme Court allows a referendum to move forward
The Democratic-backed redistricting amendment could flip 4 U.S. House seats.
4 weeks ago
Affordability questions dominate public comment at Albemarle board meeting
The majority of speakers asked the board to address affordability, particularly affordable housing.
4 weeks ago
AG Jay Jones says localities must start early voting Friday
Jones issued the opinion Wednesday at the request of Senate Majority Leaders Scott Surovell (D-Mount Vernon) and Del. Cia Price (D-Newport News).
4 weeks ago
City Councilor Lloyd Snook proposes using surplus to avoid tax hike
City Councilor Lloyd Snook will propose using surplus money instead of passing a 2-cent real estate tax hike.
4 weeks ago
City Manager recommends 2-cent real estate tax hike in $279-million 2027 budget
City Manager Sam Sanders says real estate tax rate increase needed to balance budget priorities
4 weeks ago
Albemarle, Charlottesville churn toward Friday early voting among challenges elsewhere
Charlottesville and Albemarle County registrars proceed with special election proceedings
